Titans interview Jim Caldwell

1:14 AM,
Jan. 9, 2014

New offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell of the Baltimore Ravens jogs on the field with quarterback Joe Flacco #5. Caldwell interviewed with the Tennessee Titans for the coching position. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Jim Wyatt
The Tennessean

John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, works with the NFL to promote diversity.

He was not happy with what he saw at this time last year as teams interviewed candidates for head coaching jobs. As far as chances for minorities, he said it was close to a sham.

"I am not going to call any names, but I felt like there were several interviews where guys had no chance," Wooten said. "All we ask is the owners and the general managers, whoever is doing the hiring, to not bring any guy in that they know they will not hire. All you are asking for is honesty. This year, it is totally different." ...